Air India has recently launched a refreshed inflight food and beverage menu across all international flights departing from India. This move is in line with the airline’s commitment to enhancing its customers’ flying experience continuously. The new menus have been designed based on feedback from guests and offer an exciting range of gourmet meals, trendy appetizers, and decadent desserts that showcase India’s rich culinary heritage.
Air India’s team of in-house experts, catering partners, and multiple suppliers have collaborated to curate an elevated dining experience for its passengers. The new menus cater to all dietary preferences and include a wide selection of vegan options such as Subz Seekh Kebab, Thai Red Curry with Tofu and Vegetables, Broccoli and Millet Steak, and Lemon Sevaiyan Upma, Medu Wada, and Masala Uttapam.
Sandeep Verma, Head of Inflight Services, Air India, said, “As part of our ongoing effort of transforming the Air India experience for guests, we have brought great thought and energy into our new menus. We want our guests to enjoy their food and beverage on board Air India flights much like they would at their favourite restaurants.”
“Our underlying focus while designing the new menus has been on ensuring that they include nutritious options that are delicious, and on incorporating contemporary, sustainable practices.”
According to an airline spokesperson, the menu refresh has been influenced by guest feedback and aims to provide travelers with a diverse selection of gourmet meals, trendy appetizers, and indulgent desserts, while also highlighting India’s locally sourced culinary influences and catering to the growing trend of healthy eating.
The refreshed menus also feature a variety of fusion dishes and classic Indian meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner across all classes.
In addition, Air India’s dessert offerings include Mango Passionfruit Delight, Quinoa Orange Kheer, Espresso Almond Crumble Mousse Cake, Khajur Tukda with Kesar Phirni, Single Origin Chocolate Slice, Chum-Chum Sandwich with Blueberry Sauce, and a seasonal fruit selection.
Passengers can also indulge in sophistication with Air India’s bar menu, featuring a fine wine list that includes Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut champagne, wines from the renowned vineyards of Château de l’Hestrange, Les Oliviers, Chateau Milon, and the Piedmont region of Northern Italy.
The new beverages menu offers a range of premium brand whiskeys, gin, vodka, and beers. Air India’s selection of mocktails such as Virgin Mary, California Orange, Apple Spritzer, and juices offer an array of flavors to fulfill the fine dining experience. For customers who prefer hot beverages, freshly brewed coffee (Classic Coffee Blend and Cappuccino) or tea (Assam, Green, Earl Grey, and Masala) are also available.
Air India’s efforts to enhance its customers’ flying experience are part of the airline’s ambitious renaissance under the Tata Group conglomerate, which regained control of the airline last year after it was nationalized nearly seven decades ago.
